as in homage
a show of respect or acknowledgement of the authority or importance of another
They made obeisance before the king and queen. She earned herself some political enemies when she failed to make the proper obeisance to those in power.
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Recent Examples of obeisance
At the same time, there’s a legion of former Department of Justice officials who fear Bondi’s unique obeisance to this president is undergirding the foundation of an independent Justice Department.
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David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
It was made to reward Adams’ obeisance to President Donald Trump in supporting roundups of immigrants.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Democrats persistently rung alarms about Patel’s professions of obeisance to Trump.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
But, for Patel, the qualities that Durbin lists—flamboyant obeisance, a fluency in fringe narratives, and a commitment to a form of politics that openly flaunts aggression—aren’t liabilities.
—Tess Owen, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2025
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David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
It was made to reward Adams’ obeisance to President Donald Trump in supporting roundups of immigrants.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Democrats persistently rung alarms about Patel’s professions of obeisance to Trump.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
But, for Patel, the qualities that Durbin lists—flamboyant obeisance, a fluency in fringe narratives, and a commitment to a form of politics that openly flaunts aggression—aren’t liabilities.
—Tess Owen, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obeisance
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His collection, whether intentional or not, was a visual homage to ancestral African and Caribbean aesthetics, with natural materials and folkloric references woven into his designs.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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This is a cheeky slasher homage and genre fans will lap it up.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 May 2025
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The more teens are on screens and social media platforms, the more sensitive these areas of the brain can become with respect to social rewards and punishments.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The depth of love and respect for Ryan in Hatboro was evident.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Trump also returned a salute given to him by the kingdom's military officials.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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This year's festival opened with a three-film salute to Ukraine, and the premiere of Amélie Bonnin's French romance Leave One Day.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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The little one's middle name is a nod to Scott's father, whose real name is Marshall Mathers.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Inspired by the legendary restaurant rolls, the Mini Rolls are a nod to Texas Roadhouse’s original recipe but come in a convenient, ready-to-heat pan.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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This isn't the first time that the Princess of Wales has shown that hair bows aren't just for little girls.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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For a royal outing on May 8, the Princess of Wales ditched her usual jaunty hat in favor of a big bow… a big velvet bow, no less.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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Why Did Pope Francis Choose His Name? Pope Francis chose his name out of reverence for St. Francis of Assisi, known for his dedication to the causes of poverty and charity.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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There’s a certain reverence behind your 2009 character that continues to live on today, especially on social media.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 May 2025
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“Obeisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obeisance. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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